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Job hunting - Are you doing it right?

October 25, 2017

Did you know that the average time it
takes for a candidate to land a job is between 2-6 months? And, the actual
duration depends on what you do and the strategies you use?

The idea of finding
a new job that will open up new possibilities surely makes you feel all
excited. But once you are in the process, you realize that it’s not as easy as
you thought it would be. Not just for
freshers, job hunting can sometimes also be difficult for experienced
candidates.

A very common
complaint from most of the job seekers is that while they are trying so hard
and applying in multiple places, the results are disappointing.

Why?Probably because they are not doing it
the right way!

Here’s a look at
things you may be doing wrong, which can affect your chances of getting hired:

1.Having an
over-informative resume

It is an evident fact that when you’re out job hunting, your resume is the most
important thingyou will need.The mostimportant task that you have in this
regard is to tailor your resume according to the requirement.

A mistake that many people do, in this important step, is to build an
over informative resume, sharing too many things that are actually not
required.

The way you
communicate through your resume can be a reason why you may lose out on a good
opportunity.

Do not turn your resume into a grocery list, mentioning each and every
responsibility that you have ever handled in your previous job. Share only
those aspects that are relevant to the position you are applying for.

A clean resume
will give you more opportunities than a cluttered resume.

2.Submitting
applications anywhere and everywhere

If you think that applying for a job and submitting resumes everywhere
possible ensures that you are doing it right, you may have to think again.
Applying to every position blindly does not mean that it will yield good
results.

The best way to go about it is first sort out what is the right job
for you based on your interests and qualifications. Once you are clear on that,
target the ideal jobs and companies that match your interests, skills and
passion. On interviewfox.com, you can set your job preferences and mention your
skills and interest, and also use these criteria to choose job openings to
apply for.

Be assured that this will provide you with a better chance of getting
noticed and hired.

3.But also
limitingyour search to a handful of
places

While it is important to apply in relevant companies, it is also
equally important to not limit your search to just a handful of places.

You may have made a wishlist and listed out 10 or 20 companies that
you think are ideal and you decide you will apply only in these companies. But,
that is a wrong approach to take.

You must definitely reach for the places that you think are ideal for
you, but also keep other options available.Remember that even if a company is small or not that well-renowned, it
can provide you with a worthy experience and paycheck.

At interviewfox.com, more than 2000 employers use the platform for
recruitment and you can choose from multiple options once you have set your job
preferences.

4.Not keeping your
social media accounts updated

All your social media accounts, particularly professional sites like
LinkedIn, need to be updated when you are in the process of looking for a
job.Opening an account just for the
sake of it and not updating it regularly, can make you lose an opportunity even
after you get one.

A majority of employers
look into social media profiles nowadays before
hiring as it plays an integral part in understanding a candidate’s persona.
Probably, your social media, particularly your LinkedIn profile will be the
first thing that your employers will visit to know you as a person. If you do
not have these accounts updated with relevant information, you may lose out to
another candidate who has made sure to keep everything updated.

5.Letting temporary
failures dishearten you

“Optimism is the
faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and
confidence.”

It may happen that you’ve been in search of a good job for a long time,
but somehow you are not getting the right one. This should in no way demotivate
you. Keep faith in yourself and trust your skills and you will definitely
become successful.

At the same time, do not let stereotypical notions such as, you are
too young/old to get a job, affect you.

A sudden survey or statistics that you stumble upon, showing alarming
facts about recruitment and job status, does not mean that you have no chance
of getting a job. Do not let such things dampen your spirits, instead trust
yourself and you are sure to achieve the desired results.

Remember that
it’s never too late to achieve your goals and be in a job that makes you happy.
Download the interviewfox mobile app and stand a chance to get noticed by
reputed employers and bag the perfect job.

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